Caramel Candy

chefs-mate chefs-mate 0 Comments
Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
Jump To Recipe Print Recipe
0 Add to Favorites
Rich, chewy homemade caramels with a deep buttery flavor and smooth texture.
Caramel Candy recipe image
Recipe tools
Use print to print the article or save it as a PDF. “Save article” downloads a clean HTML copy for offline reading.

These classic caramel candies offer a luxurious, chewy texture and a deep, rich flavor that rivals any confectionery shop. Made with just three simple ingredients’sugar, corn syrup, and heavy creamâÂÂthey rely on precise temperature control to achieve the perfect consistency. The corn syrup prevents crystallization, ensuring a smooth finish, while the cream adds a velvety mouthfeel and tangy balance to the sweetness. This recipe is ideal for holiday gifts, wedding favors, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth at home. While it requires patience and a candy thermometer to reach the correct stage, the result is a timeless treat that melts in your mouth. Store them wrapped in wax paper to keep them fresh and soft for weeks.

Caramel Candy recipe image
Print Recipe
0 Add to Favorites

Caramel Candy

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 1221.6

Description

These classic caramel candies offer a luxurious, chewy texture and a deep, rich flavor that rivals any confectionery shop. Made with just three simple ingredients&# 226;€”sugar, corn syrup, and heavy cream—they rely on precise temperature control to achieve the perfect consistency. The corn syrup prevents crystallization, ensuring a smooth finish, while the cream adds a velvety mouthfeel and tangy balance to the sweetness. This recipe is ideal for holiday gifts, wedding favors, or simply satisfying a sweet tooth at home. While it requires patience and a candy thermometer to reach the correct stage, the result is a timeless treat that melts in your mouth. Store them wrapped in wax paper to keep them fresh and soft for weeks.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and 1 cup of the cream.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring.
  5. Cook until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (235ðF / 112ðC).
  6. Slowly pour in the remaining 1 cup of cream in a thin stream, being careful not to splash the hot sugar.
  7. Return the mixture to a boil and cook until it reaches the firm-ball stage (248ðF / 120ðC).
  8. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent skin formation.
  9. Pour the hot caramel onto the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Allow the caramel to cool completely at room temperature until firm enough to cut.
  11. Cut into squares using a sharp knife dipped in hot water.
  12. Wrap individual pieces in wax paper or foil to store.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1221.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43.5g67%
Saturated Fat 26.5g133%
Cholesterol 132.0mg44%
Sodium 13.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 208.2g70%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 183.0g
Protein 5.0g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: caramel, candy, homemade, chewy, dessert, sweet, corn syrup, cream, sugar, confection, gifts, holiday, classic, rich, buttery
Recipe Card powered by WP Delicious

Leave a Comment